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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.39, 966.36 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.39, 966.36 and 467.56 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.39 : 966.36 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.39/966.36 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.39x = 966.36 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.39x = 451,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,831.28/700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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